“True hospitality is marked by an open response to the dignity of each and every person."
- Kathleen Norris

Is the Hospitality Management Program Right for You?

Are you the type of person who wears a smile and thrives in a fast-paced, often hectic
environment? Are you able to make important decisions on the fly while working as
part of a team that puts customers first? Do you want to learn by experience how to
manage a successful operation right here in the tourism-rich region of Sarasota-Bradenton,
instead of sitting in a classroom every day?

If so, a Hospitality Management degree from USFSM will give you a taste of what it
is like to pursue a career in the global hospitality and tourism industry. A Culinary Innovation Lab and a teaching hotel partnership with the Resort at Longboat Key Club are just two
of the program’s unique strengths.

Students in the Hospitality Management program don’t just sit in a classroom – they
actively plan, execute and attend a variety of exciting events, including food and
wine festivals, catered dinners and lavish banquets.

Future Careers

A degree in hospitality management provides the basis for a leadership position in
the top hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise companies, theme parks, restaurants, private
clubs and tourist attractions in the world. Some of the career opportunities for hospitality
management graduates include: